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FEBRUARY 22, 2006 at 9:32 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: BBC News via Yahoo! News
Reports online are stating that at last night's Book Aid International auction, the Black Family Tree that Harry Potter author JK Rowling sketched and donated
was bought on behalf of Daniel Radcliffe for £30,000 ($52,219).
Daniel also successfully bid on handwritten works by writers Iain Banks and Tom Stoppard.
Daniel's mother, Marcia Gresham, bid on his behalf at the auction & had this to say about Daniel and his reading:
This should put paid to anyone who says that Daniel doesn't like reading. Daniel hasn't stopped since he read the first Harry Potter book and he loves Iain Banks and Tom Stoppard.
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Squib
Points: 167
bewhoyouare says:
I that it would be really cool to have something like that but it was a lot of money definatly. Oh well, D.R. is probably a smart person and if he enjoys reading and harry potter a lot, then more power to him! But really, that was A Lot of money to spend. I wonder who gets it?
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 2:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1451
leeanne<3ron says:
It's good that he bought it it would be cool to have.At least now we know that he does like the harry potter series.I do wonder who gets the money - its probably a charlity of some sort?
Leeanne xx
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 3:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 722
Snitch_seeker_girl says:
Of course, really freaky... I mean h has his life, he is not obligate to love to Harry Potter ans series, but if he wants...
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 3:13 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1017
//*Gim*\\ says:
WOW! That's a really nice gestur from Dan! He's seems like a really nice guy.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 3:18 PM EST
Sarcastic Sally
Points: 5088
Lucius's Luscious Lady says:
This should put paid to anyone who says that Daniel doesn't like reading. Daniel hasn't stopped since he read the first Harry Potter book and he loves Iain Banks and Tom Stoppard.
Uhhh...who said he didn't?
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 3:19 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 436
Mugglemagics says:
WOW, i NEVER expected anyone in the cast to buy the tree, let alone Daniel. That was soo unexpected!!! It was really expensive...Daniel's soo lucky, he IS like the richest teen and besides all that money goes to charity...
Hope he puts it on the web!!! Can't wait..
PS. WHo said Daniel doesn't like reading?!!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 3:23 PM EST
Student
Points: 231
amon says:
Ok i'm still amized ... i read this news like 5 times and i'm still impressed. Great job Dan ... now i really know way i love you : because you are such a great great guy
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 3:25 PM EST
Professor of Astronomy
Points: 3288
Prof Aurora Sinistra says:
That is so amazing that he bought those things! I'm in shock that at such a young age he'd be interested in collecting things. But, I guess when you have the money you can do what you want with it.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 3:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1812
Scilia Snape says:
I'm surprised it wasn't announced earlier. That's awesome. Maybe they can use it to make a more realistic tapestry in the movie. That would be pretty awesome.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 3:46 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 56
7 bookz says:
I'm suprised dan bought it. Could'nt he just get one off of jk when shooting a movie cause she helps with them alot
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 3:48 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1166
Cornelia Welsh Green says:
It is really cool that Dan bought the tree and some other books as well.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 3:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hpforever138 says:
Wow thats awesome! I was so excited to hear that, maybe he'll let the fans see the rest of it!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 3:59 PM EST
Student
Points: 226
Yanela says:
I never expected him to buy it, but I'm glad he did...
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 4:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1576
ALLI8 says:
who didn't think dan read the books? and he bought it? that's kinda intersting. i dont know, i just think it's kinda odd.
Alli8~
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 4:06 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
i think it fits perfect that Dan buys the Black Family Tree. we all know hes got the money for it. and plus who better to own it then Harry Potter himself? ;o)
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 4:13 PM EST
Student
Points: 299
remember_c says:
Haha! Thats unexpected... but cool. It's kinda funny cause their both part of the HP universe!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 4:15 PM EST
Vader's Veela
Points: 3858
seekerfan says:
Cool! I love that Dan is a fan and a collector, too.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 4:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1370
hellothere says:
That is sort of funny. I can't believe Daniel Radcliffe bought it. It's so cool that he likes to read. So do I! We have lots in common, wink wink.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 4:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1218
hermygrangergirl says:
Wow- how more perfect could it be? The Black Family Chest bought by Harry Potter.. Haha, well you know what I mean!
Well actually it would have been more perfect if I MYSELF had gotten it, but hey! Daniel seems like a good person to get it! And he's got the money. And it could help him with his acting.... maybe.... for backstory? Ah well the way things go in this world- it sure is a small world.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 4:23 PM EST
Squib
Points: 157
KPotter says:
Wow he spent alot of money for the Black family tree!!! I wish i had that much!!
I Love Dan!! :-)
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 4:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1959
AncientJoy says:
Way to go Dan!! Not only does he use his money wisely in getting value for value, but he also contributes to charity (which proves to be a favorite pasttime of his.) The idea that his mom was somehow defending her son, is unfounded though. All she said,in essence, is that if there was anyone out there thinking that maybe Dan doesn't like to read, this should prove otherwise! DUH! Besides, not knowing EVERYTHING about Dan's personal life... we don't know if there was (or was not) a teacher out there that told his parents early on that Dan didn't like to read. Ms. Gresham could have been alluding to that... Whatever the case, who cares! Dan (I think now an adult in the UK... and is free to take on his own finances) made an excellent choice! More power to him!!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 4:27 PM EST
Every Flavored Bean
Points: 2881
the bean says:
That is so cool that he has that. These films and memorabilia are things that he should treasure for the rest of his life.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 4:28 PM EST
Professor
(Moderator)
Points: 1180
Vermin Jerky says:
Haha! Well, I made a comment about the release of more of the family tree and how it just keeps getting more interesting. This really puts the icing on the cake, doesn't it?
I was afraid it would be purchased by some Potter-hording miser who wouldn't share the image with us. I hope, hope, hope that Dan will release the entire image publically.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 4:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 722
x-Adorkable-x says:
WHAT? Man. It's cliched. But uber cool. Who doubted that Dan didn't like to read? Anyways, what a smart, lucky and good guy. He got the money to buy it from the HP movies, so that's a bit odd. But still, very awesome.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 4:33 PM EST
Student
Points: 202
TPOSE Is My Hero says:
That is awesome of Daniel I guess in some way he might feel attached to it, seeing as he depicts Harry. I know it would be a personal thing for me. On the first page of forums, i highly agree with godricgryffindor90 awesome way to put it buddy.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 4:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 980
crazywitch says:
I think its really good that Daniel has bought this, even if it did cost £30,000!!! But i also think its a bit strange.
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 4:39 PM EST
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